ORA’s Articles
Read more about Oklahoma’s unique contributions to the firearm community in addition to other thoughts from the ORA board and members.
Meet Your NRA-ILA Frontlines Coordinator
Since 1975, the NRA has created the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action, known as the NRA-ILA. Since its creation, the NRA-ILA has defended our Second Amendment rights against domestic and foreign anti-gun advocates. From victories in the...
Becoming an Effective Second Amendment Advocate in the Legislative Process
John Sigler is one of the first past presidents of the National Rifle Association (2007-2009) to join the ORA as a Life Member. Please welcome John as he shares his thoughts and experience at the national, state, and local level in our firearm communities. ...
Experiences with a Winchester 52
James White is a WWII Marine Veteran, NRA Instructor, Former ORA President, and Distinguished Marksman. He served the ORA for many years and began the Sharpshooter. This is from his collection of writing telling about the beginning of his years as a NRA instructor...
A Brief History of Firearms – Self Contained Cartridge and the American West
Jim Supica is well known for his expertise of firearms as the editor of the Standard Catalogue of Firearms and having served as the Director of Museums for the NRA until he retired in 2020. Jim has graciously provided the ORA access to his archives. The following is...
Competition Corner – Military Bolt Action
For each issue, ORA Director of Competitions, Curtis Bohlman, shares about the various competitions available to participate in along with updates on ORA sponsored events. In an effort to get some of you ammunition laden gun owners off of the couch (you know who you...
Meet Trap Rising Star, Michael Gates
Even on a cold day, ORA President Mark Vaughan, and the outreach team met up with Michael Gates from Marlow to shoot a little trap. Mark met Michael at a meeting with affiliate club, SCRAP in Duncan. When we heard Michael’s story and accomplishments, we were excited...
The Legacy of a Motivated Parent
The Boozer family celebrating Elisa signing with 4-time National Champion University of Kentucky Over the past couple years, we have been following the Oklahoma Sharpshooters, a precision-rifle team coached by ORA Treasurer, Charles Meloy. This past year the...
Get to know ORA Member & NRA Director, Jim Wallace
Jim Wallace Jim Wallace, the Executive Director of the Gun Owner's Action League of Massachusetts (GOAL) since 2005, is an avid sportsman and gun owner.Raised in Groveland, MA, Jim served our country in the United States Army from 1983 to 1986. Before becoming...
Get to know ORA Member & NRA Director, John Sigler
Nominated by both NRA Members’ Petition and by NRA’s Nominating Committee, John Sigler is another ORA Life Member who has once again agreed to run for and serve on the NRA Board of Directors. Although John’s home is in Delaware, he tells us he fell in love with...
Get to know ORA Member & NRA Director, Charlie Hiltunen
NRA Benefactor Life Member. NRA Nominating Committee Nominee. Christian, father, community leader. President, Indiana State Rifle & Pistol Association. Attorney/Lobbyist, 40+ years. Advocacy from State House to the White House; International, Fortune 500...